The Current, a non-commercial radio station in Minnesota, plays the best new music next to the music you already love, from local to legendary. 89.3 The Current
Saint Paul, MN
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Today’s Song of the Day is "you don’t think about me" the new single from @girlhouseonline, out now.
girlhouse wrote this vulnerable song after experiencing a confusing falling out with someone she cared for.
Listen and download for free below:
thecurrent.org/episode/2023/… #SOTD
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🏅 Queen Latifah's 1989 album, "All Hail The Queen," has been selected for including in the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
See full story + 24 other recordings that will be preserved for all time
thecurrent.org/feature/2023/… @IAMQUEENLATIFAH @librarycongress
Songs Played:
@CultsCultsCults – Go Outside
@JeffLynnesELO – Mr. Blue Sky
@anmlcollective – Summertime Clothes
The Suburbs – Music For Boys
Passion Pit – Take A Walk
@thebeatles – Here Comes The Sun
Katrina and the Waves – Walking On Sunshine
The Sundays – Summertime
For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that motivate you to go outside?
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Happy Wednesday🌷 Tonight's gig list includes @michiganderband at @TurfClubMN and Gabel Price and friends at 7th Street Entry.
Find the full roundup here: thecurrent.org/events/202304…
For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that motivate you to go outside?
thecurrent.org/feature/2023/…
40 years ago today, @remhq released their debut album, 'Murmur'.
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Hennepin County Library offers a streaming and download service for Minnesota music! It's called MNspin, and Wednesday after 7:30 a.m., @JillRileyRadio talks with two people at #MNspin: Ehsan Alam & Jeff Radford.
thecurrent.org/feature/2023/… @hclib
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British new wave band The Photos had a hit album on the UK chart in 1980 with their self-titled release. They started as a punk band called Satan’s Rats. After a lineup change, which included adding a female singer named Wendy Wu, they became The Photos. #VinylTapCurrent
The Time Machine has blasted into the future!
Starting this week, you can climb aboard the Time Machine on Saturdays at 7 a.m. Central.
(On the next episode, host @BillDeVille will take you to 1973)
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Visit our website to enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Yeat at The Armory in Minneapolis this Saturday, April 15!
Entries close at noon Central on Thursday, April 13
carbonsound.fm/events/yeat-g…
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I am heartbroken to have to share this news w/the MN music community - yesterday we lost an amazing artist, woman, & friend. A truly genuine person who had a passion for her community & a drive to share that passion with the world.
We will miss her more than words can express. 🖤
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I’ve been @TheCurrent for 365 days. I hope I’ve added to one or more of your days in a positive way.
Earlier Tuesday morning, we opened our next 893 Essentials voting — and this time, we're asking you to pick the '90s songs you deem essential.
Find the full ballot here to send in your picks: topmusic.thecurrent.org/poll…
Listen Tuesday just after 1 p.m. Central when @jadeisthename connects with @FeistMusic to talk about her new album, "Multitudes," out this Friday, April 14.
You can also find the full conversation on our website:
thecurrent.org/feature/2023/…
Music fans gathered Saturday night at Minneapolis’ newest venue, @greenroommpls for an intimate performance from @SportsTeam_
Check out a whole bunch of photos from the event:
thecurrent.org/feature/2023/…
Today's Song of the Day is "Time For You" from Australian rock band Cable Ties. Their album, All Her Plans, will be out June 23rd.
The song has been said to be about "feeling safe and happy with someone."
Listen and download for free below: thecurrent.org/episode/2023/… #SOTD
